Certain Quote by Giorgio de Chirico
“It is essential that the revelation we receive, the conception of an image which embraces a certain thing, which has no sense of itself, which has no subject, which means absolutely nothing from the logical point of view... should speak so strongly in us... that we feel compelled to paint...”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Art of Painting, Giorgio de Chirico, 1915
The artist should create images that lack self-reference and logical meaning, compelling viewers to feel an urge to paint through strong emotional resonance.
In simple terms: Create art that feels powerful without logical sense.
Key Takeaway
Let emotion drive artistic expression.
Themes
art
creativity
emotion
meaninglessness
intuition
Mood
contemplative
inspired
Type
philosophical
creative
When to use this quote
- abstract painting
- conceptual art
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
Aesthetics
existentialism
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What emotions arise when you encounter meaningless imagery?
- How can you translate feeling into visual form?
A Different Perspective
The lack of logical reference may alienate some audiences.
